Does anyone have one of these beauties?? I'd like to know how is the 5th string, pick ups response, building quality...
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Schecter Hellraiser 5
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Kind of looks like a Schecter C5/C4 to me, anyone know the difference?
and the C5
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Oh, and as far as build quality, top notch. The B string is top notch also, at least on the two Elite 5s I've owned. The EMG Hz pickups are ok but not fantastic. Too much high mids IMO and the opinions of others here. A mid control with mid sweep would be a big improvement on all of these basses. All that said, I still love my Elite 5, which of course is a different bass altogether, but still a Schecter.
and the C5
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Oh, and as far as build quality, top notch. The B string is top notch also, at least on the two Elite 5s I've owned. The EMG Hz pickups are ok but not fantastic. Too much high mids IMO and the opinions of others here. A mid control with mid sweep would be a big improvement on all of these basses. All that said, I still love my Elite 5, which of course is a different bass altogether, but still a Schecter.
Schecter has a lot of C4/5s that are called different things. Only difference is cosmetics.
Omen, Hellraiser, Damien, XXX, She Devil, etc.
Omen, Hellraiser, Damien, XXX, She Devil, etc.
schecter basses all sound pretty good for the money. they have nothing high end though. their basses are light weight, and growly. i would say it would be a decent bass.
Hi Sauron!
I've tested one of those in a music store recently, I will send you a PM (in spanish
). But to advance you something, I didn't like it so much... 
Cheers!
PD: Hi All TB'ers! This is my first post!
hellraiser 5 is a neck through that is what differentiates it from C5 with my experience in elite 5 id say the feel is awesome... schecter basses with emghz pickups has a very good sound for metal... id recommend it to anyone playing metal. period. oh by the way im getting my hellraiser 5 in a couple of days...
Schecter also has a USA Custom Shop line of guitars and basses. So, you can get high end stuff from them.
Wow, many responses, none from actual owners. Well, I've been playing a Hellraiser 5 for 3 years and love everything about this bass. First off, lets clarify a few things. Here are the facts: The Hellraiser 4 and 5 string basses are Neck Through (laminate), String Through, EMG hz pups with an 18 volt preamp with selectable high frequencies (yes, I did say 18 volt, two 9v batteries required.) Single volume pot complimented by a pickup blend pot, and separate bass/treble controls with center detente.The body and headstock are bound in abalone, the gothic fret inlays are black pearl. Mahogany body with Figured Maple top, Maple/Walnut laminate neck with rosewood fingerboard. Custom Schecter bridge. This is a tone BEAST! Mine weighs in at over 13 lbs! Sustain is amazing.
The C 4 and 5's do have some of the same qualities (mahogany body/figured maple top, same neck construction) however that's where the similarities stop. Biggest differences, on the C4 and 5's the neck is a bolt on, active eq is 9 volt with two volume pots, and separate bass/treble, S-Tek bridge. I have not been able to find out if the standard C4's had a string through body or not. I did find out however that there is a custom C4 and 5 available with the string through option, and with the same 18v preamp as the hellraiser. And there you have it. Now you know why the price difference. I have recommended the Hellraiser basses to many friends and several have purchased them, although they are becoming quite hard to come by.
The C 4 and 5's do have some of the same qualities (mahogany body/figured maple top, same neck construction) however that's where the similarities stop. Biggest differences, on the C4 and 5's the neck is a bolt on, active eq is 9 volt with two volume pots, and separate bass/treble, S-Tek bridge. I have not been able to find out if the standard C4's had a string through body or not. I did find out however that there is a custom C4 and 5 available with the string through option, and with the same 18v preamp as the hellraiser. And there you have it. Now you know why the price difference. I have recommended the Hellraiser basses to many friends and several have purchased them, although they are becoming quite hard to come by.
Great for metal. Not good for funk. Slapping in this bass isn't its thing. Deep tones...it dominates! I always get complaints to "turn down". But it's the bass that cuts though, not so much the volume.
I have to agree with Cparrks. I love almost everything about my Hellraiser 4 string. The only thing I would change is the color. Mine is SO blood red that unless it has a really bright light or the sun shining on it, it looks black. I also own a C-4 and they are very similar to the Hellraiser but are not string through body. The Hellraiser has a little bit better everything. Tuners, bridge, neck through, and pickups. They feel identical as far as playing goes except that the Hellraiser is slightly heavier and (just my personal opinion) painted necks seem to feel just a little bit sticky.
Hellraiser is a smooth playin' muther lover and after having owned several starter basses and some money basses, this one is the one I brag about and show to my friends. It's awesome!
Hellraiser is a smooth playin' muther lover and after having owned several starter basses and some money basses, this one is the one I brag about and show to my friends. It's awesome!
